Why Liam Coen isn't changing course after Jaguars' loss to Texans
Despite a loss to the Texans in London, Liam Coen remains encouraged by the Jaguars' resilience and is confident entering the team's bye week.
Liam Coen, the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, is not changing course despite the team's loss to the Houston Texans. The Jaguars fell 34-31 to the Texans in a close game that ended with a last-second 49-yard field goal. Coen acknowledged numerous mistakes made by the team, including a costly 12-men-on-the-field penalty that resulted in a Houston touchdown when the Jaguars lined up to punt.
Despite these errors, Coen accepted blame for a subbing decision in a fourth-and-one moment. He emphasized that the team will not change its process and will evaluate areas that need improvement after six games. Coen remains confident in the Jaguars, highlighting their ability to stay in games after trailing. He praised the team's fighting spirit and expressed pride in their performance.
The Jaguars have shown resilience this season, despite not having a particularly bad loss. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence echoed Coen's confidence, stating that the team knows who they are and doesn't need to soul search. While the Jaguars conceded costly mistakes in the game, such as an interception and penalties leading to Houston touchdowns, they didn't suffer a blowout loss. Young players like Hunter and Tuten provide reasons for optimism for the Jaguars' future.
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